Awakenings ADE 2021 - Tale Of Us
ADE is the annual pilgrimage where music industry types wear entirely black outfits and pretend they aren't absolutely exhausted by day two. Seeing the melodic techno tourists stand completely still with their phones out for 90 minutes is a modern art installation in itself. The massive Awakenings industrial hangar is pitch black, punctuated only by the iconic, razor-sharp lasers slicing through dense, strobing smoke. This Rominimal set sits at a driving 128.0 BPM, firmly rooted in the 12A key to create that signature, melancholic Tale of Us tension.
The energy is surprisingly dynamic, with a notable high-end presence adding crispness to the dramatic breakdowns. Their mixing style is all about the grand, sweeping transitions. The Tale Of Us Awakenings ADE tracklist is packed with unreleased IDs and Afterlife anthems. Sian's "Let Yourself" brings a darker edge, while Argy's "Magic Order" is an absolute scene-stealer on the massive rig.
The Tale Of Us live set plunges straight into the abyss with the opening track "Loss Of Hope" by Innellea. A soaring highlight is Tinlicker's "Perfect Mistake (Mixed)", before resolving with the epic, cinematic closing track "Time (feat. Jules Buckley)" by Tale Of Us & Pete Tong.